Two History Teachers React to the 2016 Election

The video features a discussion between the host and Robert about the 2016 U.S. presidential election. They analyze the unexpected victory of Donald Trump, the role of media, and the impact of the Electoral College. The conversation also touches on voter behavior, the re-election of incumbents, and the potential for political change in the future. The host plans to release a detailed video on the election and speculates on the political landscape leading up to 2020.

Where did the narrator and Robert meet for the first time in person?

• At a conference

• At a coffee shop

• At the Oklahoma State Capitol

• At a podcast studio

What was one of the surprising elements of the 2016 election according to the discussion?

• High voter turnout

• Media's accurate predictions

• Donald Trump's victory

• Hillary Clinton's overwhelming support

How did Donald Trump reportedly change the way elections are conducted?

• By avoiding public appearances

• By focusing on small rallies

• By leveraging the internet

• By using traditional media

Which historical elections are compared to the 2016 election in terms of the popular vote?

• 1960 and 1980

• 1900 and 1920

• 1876 and 1888

• 1824 and 1840

What is a potential reason discussed for Hillary Clinton not winning certain states?

• Media bias

• High voter turnout

• Strong third-party candidates

• Lack of campaign funds

What was a surprising voter behavior noted in the discussion?

• Democrats voting for a third party

• Bernie supporters voting for Trump

• Independents not voting

• Republicans voting for Hillary

What does the term 'drain the swamp' refer to in the context of the discussion?

• Reducing government spending

• Increasing voter turnout

• Improving infrastructure

• Eliminating political corruption

What challenge is mentioned regarding Trump's ability to change things as he wants?

• Financial constraints

• Opposition from the media

• Presence of lobbyists on his team

• Lack of public support

What is speculated about the future of populism in American politics?

• It will only affect local elections

• It will be replaced by traditional politics

• It is here to stay

• It will decline rapidly

What is noted as a key factor in Trump's campaign success?

• His policy proposals

• His international support

• His charisma and media strategy

• His financial resources